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The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement

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The Department of War seeks a cooperative partner to implement and execute the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program. This initiative, managed by the National Defense Education Program, aims to strengthen the national security technical workforce by awarding competitive scholarships for undergraduate and graduate degrees across 22 critical STEM disciplines. The program provides scholars with tuition, stipends, book aid, and health allowances, while coordinating summer internships at Department of War facilities. In exchange, scholars may enter a one-for-one employment service commitment within the Department of War Civilian workforce upon graduation. The government intends to award one cooperative agreement with a maximum value of 1.3 billion dollars over a ten-year period of performance, expected to begin on June 3, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, considering the technical plan, management methodology, past performance, and cost. Eligible entities must submit their applications via Grants.gov by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. The scope of performance extends across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Department of War locations in Europe and the Pacific.

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Department of War seeks a partner to manage the SMART STEM scholarship program.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Army -- Materiel Command
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The Department of War (DoW) seeks innovative applications to cooperatively partner with eligible entities in the implementation and execution of the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The Department intends to award ONE (1) CA award, with a maximum award of up to $1,300M over a ten-year period of performance. 


The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) supports the Department's priorities to improve lethality, warfighting, and readiness by developing America’s future technical workforce poised to create advanced technologies, tools, and capabilities necessary to ensure the United States (U.S.) military remains the most powerful and advanced, capable of deterring adversaries and protecting American interests at home and abroad. NDEP is executed by OUSW(R&E) and ensures the Department’s ability to develop and access high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) talent vital to addressing key areas of national defense and supporting the warfighter.


NDEP activities provide authentic DoW-relevant learning experiences through a variety of DoW STEM initiatives in the form of scholarships, internships, enrichment activities, project/research-based competitions, and mentorships. One of the main NDEP efforts in addressing talent development and recruitment is through the SMART Program, pursuant to Section 4093 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.). 


The SMART Program enables the Department to transform its STEM workforce while addressing near-term workforce demands. Per 10 U.S.C. 4093, the SMART program awards highly competitive scholarships for undergraduate and graduate degrees in any of the 22 STEM academic disciplines critical to national security. Upon graduation, and subject to DoW component requirements, scholars may be considered for a one-for-one employment service commitment within the DoW Civilian workforce. SMART scholars perform many aspects of the national security mission including science and technology, research and development, manufacturing, test and evaluation, maintenance and in-service support, medical research, warfighter support, infrastructure and construction, material decommission and disposal, and intelligence gathering and analysis activities. 


The SMART program ensures the Department has a steady infusion of high-quality technical talent, prepared in areas of critical importance, and ready to apply their technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill the DoW mission. Since its inception in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005, SMART has awarded over 8,000 scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate STEM degrees. To date, over 4,900 scholars have completed their academic pursuit and transitioned into DoW Workforce. 


Opportunity Day will be held virtually on 29 October 2026 from 1300 to 1600 EST. To register, email osw.smart@mail.mil with subject heading W911NF-27-R-A001 Opportunity Day. More details will be provided prior to the event.

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